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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,746.83, 32,774.66 and 13,681.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,746.83, 32,774.66 and 13,681.09 is: 18,882.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,746.83 : 32,774.66 = 13,681.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,746.83/32,774.66 = 13,681.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,746.83x = 32,774.66 × 13,681.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,746.83x = 448,393,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,393,073.18/23,746.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.23

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